Anker

Anker Meaning & Origin

About Anker
The name "Anker" is of Danish and Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "ankarr," meaning "anchor." It symbolizes stability, strength, and security, reflecting the qualities associated with an anchor. As a name, Anker often represents someone who is dependable, steadfast, and reliable, embodying the characteristics of an anchor that provides support and stability in challenging times.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Anker are male.

Anker Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A5206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 NG K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈæŋkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Anker in Braille

Here's how to represent Anker in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Anker in braille

How to Spell the Name Anker in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Anker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Anker in sign language

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